Fein sander/vac prices at Coastal Tool
Good morning –
I posted a similar message at BreakTime with no nibbles so here goes.
I am shopping for the Fein 6″ RO sander / turbo II vac combination in a HEPA setup.
Coastal Tool seem to have a substantially lower price then Amazon/ToolCrib, less even when taking into consideration Amazon’s free shipping.
Also, Coastal’s web site is far more user-friendly in terms of searching for their accessories.
Anyway, I am wanting to take the plunge into the world of Fein sanding but need some feedback on Coastal, on which I’ve generally heard good things. You know, buyer beware ?
I’ve had nothing but excellent service from Amazon but zero experience with Coastal.
Also, if you are aware of any other outfits that sell a ton of Fein products with good service/price (oxymoron ?) I would appreciate the info very much,
Sincerely,
Alan
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I have bought from Coastal, and they are a reliable supplier. They have a smaller selection than Amazon, but their prices are competitive. Coastal seems to be mostly focused on supplying the building contractor rather than the woodworker, but I have always been happy to buy from them if they have what I'm looking for. I think that when I bought from them in the past it was because they had the best Internet price. As I recall, the stuff arrived pretty quickly.
-- Bob
I have used Coastal several times and had nothing but good experiences with them. I had to return something once and they were very friendly and I had no hassles.
I live in CT about 20 min from there store, a very good company that has been in business for years ( I have been going there for 15 years or so). Living so close I have never ordered on -line, though.
MikeD
Edited 10/4/2002 3:55:04 PM ET by MikeD
I've bought from Coastal on several occasions, including the Fein Turbo II Vacuum. Their website is informative, especially with the Fein accessories. I checked around extensively before I bought, and their price at the time was the best. I have no complaints with their service. Shipping is fairly minimal--I paid about $6 for the vacuum, accessory kit, and HEPA package and it arrived in less than a week (I'm in Southern California).
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